Parking Near Alcatraz and Hyde St Pier Ships, Russian Hill
Where Can I Park for Alcatraz and Hyde St Pier Ships?
Separate the Hyde Street Pier visit from the Alcatraz ferry, which departs from Pier 33 on the Embarcadero south of Bay Street. The NPS recommends public transportation for the ferry and identifies 80 Francisco at Kearny as the closest and most convenient lot. Near Hyde Street Pier, Anchorage Shopping Center garage offers paid parking via Beach Street, while pier access is free.
- Address
- 1009 Francisco Street
- Closest listed space
- Premium Ghirardelli Square Garage Parking in SF, 310 yd (4 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Montgomery Street, 1.5 mi (30 min walk)
Parking Near Russian Hill
Visitors at a city landmark Photo: Pexels / Calvin Seng
Parking at Alcatraz and Hyde St Pier Ships
These spaces are the closest official parking option for visitors with accessibility needs, while the pier itself is free to access (Fisherman’s Wharf). The NPS also recommends public transportation for the Alcatraz ferry at Pier 33, with 80 Francisco at Kearny described as the closest and most convenient lot for that landing (NPS).
Drivers visiting the historic ships should separate the Hyde Street Pier visit from the Alcatraz ferry departure, since the ferry leaves from Pier 33 rather than the site address. The NPS places Pier 33 on the Embarcadero south of the intersection of Bay Street (NPS). This makes a single parking plan important when an itinerary includes both waterfront attractions.
Nearby Garages for the Hyde Street Waterfront
The Anchorage Shopping Center garage is available via Beach Street for paid parking near Hyde Street Pier (Karpo). The garage is a practical named alternative to the limited accessible spaces at the pier entrance, particularly for drivers approaching from Fisherman’s Wharf. The NPS also identifies 80 Francisco at Kearny as a parking option for the Alcatraz ferry at Pier 33 (NPS).
Other named parking options for the Alcatraz landing include 55 Francisco garage, Parctel garage, Levi’s garage and Pier 39 garage (Inside Guide to San Francisco Tourism). These facilities serve the Pier 33 side of the waterfront rather than replacing parking at the Hyde Street entrance. Hyde Street Pier access is free (Fisherman’s Wharf), so the main parking cost comes from the selected garage or street space.
Busy Periods and Street Rules Around Hyde Street Pier
Metered street parking around Hyde Street Pier is scarce (Karpo). The limited supply is especially relevant around the west end of Fisherman’s Wharf, where Hyde Street Pier is located (Fisherman’s Wharf). Drivers using street spaces need to follow the posted meter and restriction signs on each block, because the rules apply to the specific curb rather than to the attraction as a whole.
Hyde Street Pier is currently closed to the public for an ongoing restoration project (NPS). Alcatraz ferry parking is concentrated around Pier 33, where the NPS recommends public transportation (NPS).
Parksy Parking Near Alcatraz and Hyde St Pier Ships
Parksy lists three garage spaces at Ghirardelli Square, each 310 yd away: a secure covered space at $18 an hour, a garage space at $52 a day, and a premium garage space at $18 an hour. These options suit drivers who want a covered facility close to the Russian Hill waterfront rather than relying on scarce metered street parking.
The garage and private-space choices provide several distance and payment formats for visits built around the site.
Walking and Rail Access From Montgomery Street
Montgomery Street is the nearest listed station, 1.5 mi from the site, with a 30 min walk (Parksy). The route connects central San Francisco with the Russian Hill waterfront without requiring a search for a curb space near 1009 Francisco Street. The station is therefore most useful for visitors who prefer rail and walking over driving into the Fisherman’s Wharf area.
Russian Hill center is 0.3 mi from the site (Parksy), giving visitors already in the neighborhood a short local approach. The Alcatraz ferry uses Pier 33, on the Embarcadero south of Bay Street (NPS), so a ferry itinerary involves a different waterfront point from the Hyde Street address. Hyde Street Pier itself is free to access (Fisherman’s Wharf).
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Alcatraz and Hyde St Pier Ships?
Separate the Hyde Street Pier visit from the Alcatraz ferry, which departs from Pier 33 on the Embarcadero south of Bay Street. The NPS recommends public transportation for the ferry and identifies 80 Francisco at Kearny as the closest and most convenient lot. Near Hyde Street Pier, Anchorage Shopping Center garage offers paid parking via Beach Street, while pier access is free.
Is Parking Available at Hyde Street Pier?
Limited accessible spaces are the closest official parking option for visitors with accessibility needs. Metered street parking around Hyde Street Pier is scarce, and drivers must follow the posted meter and restriction signs on each block. Anchorage Shopping Center garage is a paid alternative via Beach Street. Hyde Street Pier is currently closed for an ongoing restoration project.
Where Should I Park for the Alcatraz Ferry?
The Alcatraz ferry leaves from Pier 33, not the Hyde Street address. The NPS recommends public transportation and identifies 80 Francisco at Kearny as the closest and most convenient lot for that landing. Other named options include 55 Francisco garage, Parctel garage, Levi’s garage and Pier 39 garage.
How Much Does Nearby Parksy Parking Cost?
Parksy lists three garage spaces at Ghirardelli Square, each 310 yd away. These provide covered parking near the Russian Hill waterfront instead of relying on scarce metered street parking.
Can I Walk or Take Rail to the Waterfront?
Montgomery Street is the nearest listed station, 1.5 mi from the site, with a 30 min walk. Russian Hill center is 0.3 mi from the site, offering a short local approach for visitors already in the neighborhood. The ferry uses Pier 33, a different waterfront point from the Hyde Street address.
Is Access to Hyde Street Pier Free?
Hyde Street Pier access is free, so the main parking cost comes from the selected garage or street space. The pier is in Fisherman’s Wharf, while the Alcatraz ferry leaves from Pier 33 on the Embarcadero south of Bay Street. Drivers planning both attractions should use a parking plan that accounts for these separate waterfront locations.
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